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Ripple CTO Ends Speculations About XRP Centralization

The debate surrounding Ripple, XRP Ledger (XRPL) and the possibility of XRP’s inclusion in a U.S. crypto reserve shows no signs of slowing down. The conversation, already charged with competing ideologies, took another turn when accusations of centralization were raised against Ripple. Some within the crypto community, particularly Bitcoin supporters, remain skeptical of XRP's structure, with prominent voices questioning Ripple’s role and influence.

One of the loudest critics is Pierre Rochard, VP of Research at Riot Platforms, a major Bitcoin mining firm. He has argued that Ripple could theoretically fork the XRPL software, alter escrow locks, or even introduce trillions more XRP into the supply. For him, the control Ripple allegedly holds undermines any claims of decentralization and creates vulnerabilities in the ecosystem.

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Ripple CTO Ends Speculations About XRP Centralization

The debate surrounding Ripple, XRP Ledger (XRPL) and the possibility of XRP’s inclusion in a U.S. crypto reserve shows no signs of slowing down. The conversation, already charged with competing ideologies, took another turn when accusations of centralization were raised against Ripple. Some within the crypto community, particularly Bitcoin supporters, remain skeptical of XRP's structure, with prominent voices questioning Ripple’s role and influence.

One of the loudest critics is Pierre Rochard, VP of Research at Riot Platforms, a major Bitcoin mining firm. He has argued that Ripple could theoretically fork the XRPL software, alter escrow locks, or even introduce trillions more XRP into the supply. For him, the control Ripple allegedly holds undermines any claims of decentralization and creates vulnerabilities in the ecosystem.

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